Belgium

Belgium ranks 22nd of 193 countries in the GSCI 2026, with a score of 56.0. This is 89% of the best score (Sweden, 62.9) and places Belgium in the 89th percentile, 10.6 points above the global average of 45.4.

Belgium performs best in Governance (10th) and Intellectual Capital (14th), and weakest in Natural Capital (125th) and Resource Efficiency (111th). Its ranks in the other dimensions: Social Capital 18th, Economic Sustainability 40th.

Belgium's GSCI score has declined by 0.7 points over the past ten years (2015–2025). Based on recent trends, the 10-year outlook is negative (-2.7 points).

Belgium has a population of 11.9 million, 71% below the average country (41.5 million), and a population density of 387 people per km², 6.7 times the world average (58). Its GDP is $664.6 billion, 17% above the average country ($569.2 billion).

Belgium's GDP per capita is $55,955, 4.1 times the world average of $13,684.

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures the sustainable competitiveness of 193 countries across six dimensions: Natural Capital, Resource Efficiency, Social Capital, Intellectual Capital, Economic Sustainability and Governance. It is based on 296 quantitative indicators from sources such as the World Bank, UN agencies and the IMF, with no surveys or opinions.